One of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in England, we combine excellence in advocacy and advisory work with a modern, client-focussed service.

“Crown Office Chambers is distinguished by the quality of its members. From its outstanding silks down to its leading juniors, excellence runs through the set.”

One of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in England, we combine excellence in advocacy and advisory work with a modern, client-focussed service.

“Crown Office Chambers is distinguished by the quality of its members. From its outstanding silks down to its leading juniors, excellence runs through the set.”

Our Barristers

With over 100 barristers working in specialist areas, our multi-discipline chambers has strong expertise in commercial and general insurance.

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Our Clerks

The ‘outstanding’ clerks are ‘commercial and willing to consider cases on innovative fee structures – not something seen at some of the more traditional sets’.

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Our Staff

As a strong commercial set, our dedicated staff provide extensive support to help maintain Crown Office as a leading chambers.

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Patrick Maxwell

Call 2011

Inquests & Public Inquiries

Patrick has an established practice in coronial work. He frequently appears at Pre Inquest Reviews and Inquest hearings both with and without juries. The majority of his inquest work concerns deaths in custody but he also has experience of inquests arising from RTAs and allegedly negligent medical treatment.